einhalten
adhere to · keep · meet · stick · adhere
Sich an eine Regel, eine Abmachung oder einen Plan halten und nichts davon abweichen.
The German word "einhalten" is a separable verb composed of "ein" (in) and "halten" (to hold). It means "to comply with," "to adhere to," or "to observe" — for example, following rules, agreements, or deadlines.
Similar words:
- beachten (to observe, to pay attention to)
- erfüllen (to fulfill)
- befolgen (to obey, to follow)
Difference:
- Einhalten emphasizes actively keeping or sticking to something (e.g., a deadline).
- Beachten focuses more on noticing or taking into account.
- Erfüllen implies fulfilling certain conditions or requirements.
- Befolgen usually relates specifically to following instructions or orders.
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Examples
Du solltest die Regeln einhalten.verb
You should adhere to the rules.
Wir müssen die vereinbarten Termine einhalten.verb
We need to keep the agreed appointments.
Wir müssen den Termin einhalten.verb
We must meet the deadline.
Er wird die Frist einhalten.verb
He will meet the deadline.
Manchmal ist es schwer, einen Plan einzuhalten.verb
Sometimes it is hard to stick to a plan.
Man kann die vereinbarten Zeiten problemlos einhalten.verb
One can easily adhere to the agreed times.
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